PARISH CLERK
Dictionary of Science, Literature and Art · 1842 · p. 34
The name of one of the lowest functionaries of the English church. Parish clerks are regarded by the common law as persons having freeholds in their office; and consequently though they may be punished, they cannot be deprived, by ecclesiastical censures. In former times parish clerks were frequently in orders, and even at present this is sometimes the case. They are generally appointed by the incumbent, but by custom may be chosen by the inhabitants. [s. 903]
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